CONFIGURATION MANAGER Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

It Ranges! I've performed roles from 3rd line support, to patch and fix development, to configuration management. and a whole variety of secondary roles such as Metrics & Analytics, and Quality Assurence, ensures there is never a dull moment!

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes, It feels likei have completely reinvented myself since joining the programme over 2 years ago

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

100%! Any colleague i can find wearing an IBM badge, i can feel confident that they will give me the time of day if i need something, and that they will be present towards me!

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by IBM?

From my first week i felt like i was valued by my colleagues, and could give value back to IBM as an entity

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Previously Parviz, and Currently Jez Brookes, does a fantastic job of running the programme flawlessly!

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I feel as though any support i need is provided through my PDM and any colleague or buddy i may wish to ask

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I feel as though any support i need is provided through my PDM and any colleague or buddy i may wish to ask

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

COMPLETELY! I could not wish for anything more at such a young age!

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

As many opportunities as i create for myself

10/10

9. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

C'mon! Iits IBM! Anybody remotely interested in the world of technology knows IBM, and imagine having that name on your CV! If that is not value enough, i am treated equal to every other employee including those with degrees, and i am provided with numerous training courses and certification opportunities

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?

Read the "7 Competencies" - This is pretty much the criteria they view CV's against and Mark you against for the whole assessment center. Know the competencies, prove your competencies, and you will be fine